Operation - Tripp Lite PowerVerter MRV2012UL Owner's Manual

Operation

Switch Modes
After configuring, mounting and connecting your Inverter/Charger,
you are able to operate it by switching between the following
operating modes as appropriate to your situation:
AUTO/REMOTE: Switch to this mode when you
need constant, uninterrupted AC power for connected
appliances and equipment. The Inverter/Charger will
continue to supply AC power to connected equipment
and to charge your connected batteries while utility-
or generator-supplied AC power is present. Since the
inverter is ON (but in Standby) in this mode, it will automatically
switch to your battery system to supply AC power to connected
equipment in the absence of a utility/generator source or in
over/under voltage situations. "AUTO/REMOTE" also enables an
optional remote control module (Tripp Lite model APSRM4, sold
separately) to function when connected to the unit.
CHARGE ONLY: Switch to this mode when you
are not using connected appliances and equipment in
order to conserve battery power by disabling the
inverter. The Inverter/Charger will continue to
supply AC power to connected equipment and
charge connected batteries while utility- or generator-supplied AC
power is present. However, since the inverter is OFF in this mode, it
WILL NOT supply AC power to connected equipment in the
absence of a utility/generator source or in over/under voltage
situations.
DC OFF: Switch to this mode to prevent the inverter
from drawing power from the batteries. Use this
switch to automatically reset the unit if it shuts down
due to overload or overheating. First remove the
excessive load or allow the unit to sufficiently cool
(applicable to your situation). Switch to "DC OFF", then back to
"AUTO/REMOTE" or "CHARGE ONLY" as desired. If unit fails to
reset, remove more load or allow unit to cool further and retry. Use
an optional remote control module (Tripp Lite model APSRM4, sold
separately) to reset unit due to overload and overtemperature.
CAUTION: The unit will always pass AC power through to
connected equipment if plugged into a live AC outlet, regardless
of the position of the Operating Mode Switch.
Indicator Lights
Your Inverter/Charger (as well as an optional Tripp Lite Remote
Control Module, sold separately) is equipped with a simple,
intuitive, user-friendly set of indicator lights that display a wide
variety of operating details.
"LINE Green LED": If the operating mode switch
is set to "AUTO/REMOTE", this light will
ILLUMINATE CONTINUOUSLY when your
connected equipment is receiving continuous AC
power supplied from a utility/generator source.
If the operating mode switch is set to "CHARGE ONLY", this light
will BLINK to alert you that the unit's inverter is OFF and will NOT
supply AC power in the absence of a utility/generator source or in
over/under voltage situations.
"INV" (Inverting) Yellow LED: This light will
ILLUMINATE
connected equipment is receiving battery-supplied,
inverted AC power (in the absence of a
utility/generator source or in over/under voltage
situations). This light will be off when AC power is supplying the
load. This light will BLINK to alert you if the load is less than the
Battery Charge Conserver (Load Sense) setting.
AUTO/ DC CHARGE
"LOAD" Red
REMOTE OFF ONLY
ILLUMINATE CONTINUOUSLY whenever the
inverter is functioning and the power demanded by
connected appliances and equipment exceeds 100%
of load capacity. The light will BLINK to alert you
when the inverter shuts down due to a severe overload or
overheating. If this happens, turn the operating mode switch "DC
OFF"; remove the overload and let the unit cool. You may then turn
the operating mode switch to either "AUTO/REMOTE" or
"CHARGE ONLY" after it has adequately cooled. This light will be
off when AC power is supplying the load.
"BATT VOLTAGE" LEDs: If the operating mode switch is in the
AUTO/ DC CHARGE
"AUTO/REMOTE" or "Charge Only" position, the LEDs indicate
REMOTE OFF ONLY
the approximate charge level and voltage of your connected battery
bank and alert you to several fault conditions. See Chart for charge
and voltage levels.
LED Function with Switch in "AUTO/REMOTE" or
"CHARGE ONLY" Position
Approximate Battery Charge Level*
LEDs
Illuminated
AUTO/ DC CHARGE
REMOTE OFF ONLY
Green
1
Green & Yellow
2
Yellow
3
Yellow & Red
4
Red
5
All three lights off
6
Flashing red
7
* Charge levels listed are approximate. Actual conditions vary
depending on battery condition and load. ** Inverter shutdown protects battery against damage
due to excessive discharge.
Fault Condition
LEDs
Illuminated
All three lights
1
flash slowly*
All three lights
2
flash quickly**
*Approximately ½ second on, ½ second off. See Troubleshooting section. Inverter shutdown
protects battery against damage due to excessive discharge.** Approximately ¼ second on, ¼
second off. Charger shutdown protects battery against damage due to overcharge. May also
indicate a battery charger fault exists. See Troubleshooting section.
4
CONTINUOUSLY whenever
LED: This red light
Battery Capacity
(Charging/Discharging)
91%–Full
81%–90%
61%–80%
41%–60%
21%–40%
1%–20%
0% (Inverter
shutdown)**
Fault
Condition
Excessive discharge
(Inverter shutdown)
Overcharge (Charger
shutdown)
will
1 2 3
4 6
5
7
2
1